India lifted its third T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand in the final of the 2026 edition played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was India’s second consecutive T20 World Cup triumph, having won it after a long 17-year wait in 2024 under the leadership of Rohit Sharma in Barbados.
The Record
India broke several records on the route to their T20 World Cup title win, one of which was to become the first team to defend the crown, as no other team has succeeded in doing so. In addition to that, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side became the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil.
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The Performance
India has lost only two matches in the last two ICC white-ball tournaments combined, including the 2023 ODI World Cup final and the first match of the Super Eight leg of the recently concluded competition.
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The Team
Other than the performance of the eventual champions, India, there were many good performances both individually and as a unit in the 20-team tournament, which the ICC has rewarded in their team of the tournament.
In this article, we will talk about the ICC team of the tournament for the T20 World Cup 2026
Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
Pakistan’s opening batter, Sahibzada Farhan, who ended the tournament as the highest run scorer and became the batter to score the most runs in a T20 World Cup edition, 383 to be precise, was the only Silver lining in an otherwise disappointing effort from the bat by Pakistan. Farhan scored two centuries against Namibia and Sri Lanka.
Sanju Samson (India) (wk)
Sanju Samson won the Player of the Tournament award for his scintillating batting in the five matches that he played. The wicketkeeper batter scored 321 runs at a strike rate of close to 200.
Ishan Kishan (India)
Pocket-sized dynamo, as he is called, Ishan Kishan was in magnificent form throughout the tournament and ended with the tally of 321 runs against his name.
Aiden Markram (South Africa) (c)
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, who has also been appointed theskipper of the team picked by ICC, was the pick of the batters for South Africa and played a vital role in guiding his team through to the semifinal.
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Hardik Pandya (India)
Hardik Pandya, as he often does, contributed with both bat and ball, and that is the reason why he finds his name in this team. Hardik’s numbers read 217 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 160.74 with nine wickets with the ball.
Will Jacks (England)
Like Hardik, Will Jacks also contributed with both bat and ball for England and bailed his team out of trouble in numerous matches. Jacks ended up scoring 226 runs in eight matches while batting at number six orseven and picked up nine wickets as well.
Jason Holder (West Indies)
The former West Indies captain Jason Holder played the role of a senior player by contributing with both bat and ball at crucial stages in the game. Holder scored 141 runs in seven matches and picked up ten wickets to go with it.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
National tressure as they call him, Jasprit Bumrah saved his best for the last as he delivered a match-winning spell of 4 for 15 in the final against New Zealand, which earned him the Player of the Match award. The fast bowler finished the tournament with 14 wickets in eight matches.
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
Lungi Ngidi was a vital part of South Africa’s bowling attack in this World Cup, and the fast bowler played his role to perfection by bowling in all three phases of the three innings and picking up 12 wickets in seven matches.
Adil Rashid (England)
Adil Rashid, the English leg spinner, was one of the mainstays of England’s bowling attack, especially in theSuper Eight Leg of the tournament, as the team played a few matches in Sri Lanka as well, and Rashid made full use of the spin-friendly conditions by picking up 13 wickets in eight matches.
Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
Blessing Muzarabani, now an experienced campaigner, stepped up when Zimbabwe needed him the most by bowling a match-winning spell against Australia. Although he didn’t get much purchase of the surface while playing India, he did manage to pick 13 wickets in six matches.
Shadley Van Schalkwyk 12th Man (USA)
For a major part of the tournament, USA’s Shadley Van Schalkwyk was sitting at the top of the leading wicket takers chart, which is the reason why he has been included in the team of the tournament. Although he played only four matches but picked up 13 wickets.
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